A Bahamian man is facing federal drug trafficking charges in Atlanta. He was rescued by US officials after being involved in a plane crash in the Atlantic Ocean. Federal prosecutors have announced the charges against the man. The incident has led to the man being indicted in Atlanta. Further details about the case are available from federal prosecutors, who announced the indictment.
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